Identify Any Fallacies in the Following Passage Either by Naming

question 49

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Identify any fallacies in the following passage either by naming them or, where they seem not to conform to any of the patterns described in the text, by giving a brief explanation of why the fallacious reasoning is irrelevant to the point at issue.
Another letter to the editor on the same subject: "It is positively disgraceful that welfare recipients can spend some of their checks on lottery tickets." If they can afford to spend their monthly allowances on the lottery instead of things that are essential, such as food, shelter, and clothing, then they don't need public assistance. Why should I, a taxpayer, shell out my money to them for that purpose?
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Understand the concepts of standard costing, including standard quantities, rates, and cost variance analysis.

Calculate and interpret variances in direct materials, direct labor, and manufacturing overhead.

Analyze the impact of actual production activities against standard cost benchmarks.

Understand the purpose and calculation of labour rate and efficiency variances.

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Argumentum from Authority

A form of argument where something is declared true because it is backed by someone regarded as an authority on the matter.

Health Care Provider

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Pronoun

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